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	In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. The [[Warlock]] similarly possesses an Elemental Pact. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster. The [[druid]] took over from the [[cleric]] as the "elementalism priest" class in this edition.o		In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. The [[Warlock]] similarly possesses an Elemental Pact. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster. The [[druid]] took over from the [[cleric]] as the "elementalism priest" class in this edition.o

	5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's ~~GUide~~), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic. Surprisingly, none of the elemental [[Clerical Domain]]s have resurfaced in 5e so far, and the closest thing to an official elemental priest is the Circle of Wildfire [[druid]].		5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally featured in the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's Guide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic. Surprisingly, none of the elemental [[Clerical Domain]]s have resurfaced in 5e so far, and the closest thing to an official elemental priest is the Circle of Wildfire [[druid]].

	==Elementalism in Pathfinder==		==Elementalism in Pathfinder==

1d4chan>QuietBrowser: Cleared up some details on the arcane and divine elementalism split in D&D.

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Cleared up some details on the arcane and divine elementalism split in D&D.

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	==Elementalism in D&D==		==Elementalism in D&D==
	In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism ~~was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it~~ never really caught on, and ~~also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an~~ "~~Oriental Elementalist~~" ~~spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup~~ of ~~Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal~~.		In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism has never really caught on, perhaps because there is already such a split between arcane and divine magic. As a result, there have been both priestly and arcane "forms" of elementalism throughout D&D's history.

	~~In 4th edition, the~~ [[~~Sorcerer~~]] ~~received some elemental traits in the form~~ of ~~both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer~~, ~~in Arcane Power) and~~ the ~~Essentials "~~Elementalist" [[~~Variant Class~~]]~~. The~~ [[~~Warlock~~]] ~~similarly possesses~~ an ~~Elemental Pact~~. [[~~Dragon Magazine~~]] ~~also created a Pyromancy school for~~ the [[~~Mage~~]]~~, which was a classic mono-element fire caster~~.		It all started in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]]. The first arcane elementalism practitioner was, of course, the [[Elementalist]] specialist [[wizard]], as well as the [[Wu Jen]]; an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal. Priestly elementalism was handled via the [[Cleric Domain\|Spheres]] system, and elementalist [[cleric]]s were the default priestly casters in the [[Dark Sun]] setting.

	5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic.		In 3rd edition, only priestly elementalism remained via the new [[Cleric Domain]] system; [[wizard]]s and [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|sorcerers]] were restricted to artificially theming themselves via spell selection and a handful of [[Prestige Classes]].

			In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. The [[Warlock]] similarly possesses an Elemental Pact. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster. The [[druid]] took over from the [[cleric]] as the "elementalism priest" class in this edition.o

			5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic. Surprisingly, none of the elemental [[Clerical Domain]]s have resurfaced in 5e so far, and the closest thing to an official elemental priest is the Circle of Wildfire [[druid]].

	==Elementalism in Pathfinder==		==Elementalism in Pathfinder==

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Elementalism in Pathfinder

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	==Elementalism in Pathfinder==		==Elementalism in Pathfinder==
	Needless to say, with its Archetype system, Pathfinder has readily embraced the use of Elementalism for the [[Wizard]]. There are no fewer than '''eight''' Elementalist archetypes, with another four representing "focused" elementalists. The "classic" quartet (Earth, Air, Water & Fire) appeared in the Advanced Player's Guide, whilst the "oriental" elements of Wood & Metal appeared in Ultimate Magic, with Void appearing in the Dragon Empires Primer. Finally, the Aether element and the focused elements of Ice, Smoke, Mud & Magma appeared in the Elemental Master's Handbook.		Needless to say, with its Archetype system, Pathfinder has readily embraced the use of Elementalism for the [[Wizard]]. There are no fewer than '''eight''' Elementalist archetypes, with another four representing "focused" elementalists. The "classic" quartet (Earth, Air, Water & Fire) appeared in the ''Advanced Player's Guide'', whilst the "oriental" elements of Wood & Metal appeared in ''Ultimate Magic'', with Void appearing in the ''Dragon Empires'' Primer. Finally, the Aether element and the focused elements of Ice, Smoke, Mud & Magma appeared in the ''Elemental Master's Handbook''. Elemental schools were updated to include newer spells in ''Planes of Power''.

	Of course, this is all overlooking the [[Kineticist]] class from ''Occult Adventures'', a class that literally channels various elements into missiles and various other miscellaneous effects.		Of course, this is all overlooking the [[Kineticist]] class from ''Occult Adventures'', a class that literally channels various elements into missiles and various other miscellaneous effects.

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Elementalism in Pathfinder

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	==Elementalism in Pathfinder==		==Elementalism in Pathfinder==
	Needless to say, with its Archetype system, Pathfinder has readily embraced the use of Elementalism for the [[Wizard]]. There are no fewer than '''eight''' Elementalist archetypes, with another four representing "focused" elementalists. The "classic" quartet (Earth, Air, Water & Fire) appeared in the Advanced Player's Guide, whilst the "oriental" elements of Wood & Metal appeared in Ultimate Magic, with Void appearing in the Dragon Empires Primer. Finally, the Aether element and the focused elements of Ice, Smoke, Mud & Magma appeared in the Elemental Master's Handbook.		Needless to say, with its Archetype system, Pathfinder has readily embraced the use of Elementalism for the [[Wizard]]. There are no fewer than '''eight''' Elementalist archetypes, with another four representing "focused" elementalists. The "classic" quartet (Earth, Air, Water & Fire) appeared in the Advanced Player's Guide, whilst the "oriental" elements of Wood & Metal appeared in Ultimate Magic, with Void appearing in the Dragon Empires Primer. Finally, the Aether element and the focused elements of Ice, Smoke, Mud & Magma appeared in the Elemental Master's Handbook.

			Of course, this is all overlooking the [[Kineticist]] class from ''Occult Adventures'', a class that literally channels various elements into missiles and various other miscellaneous effects.

	==Elementalism in Warhammer==		==Elementalism in Warhammer==

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	''Elementalism'' is a somewhat old-fashioned term from various fantasy games and settings used to refer to a form of magic that focuses on the manipulation of the [[~~Element~~]]s. Exactly what defines an "element" depends on the setting -- in addition to more iconic forms like fire, earth, air and water, some settings also cover more abstract forms, such as lightning, ice, metal, or wood. Some settings even go so far as to add in "esoteric/conceptual" elements -- things like Spirit, Death, Life, Gravity, Sun, Moon, etc.		'''Elementalism''' is a somewhat old-fashioned term from various fantasy games and settings used to refer to a form of magic that focuses on the manipulation of the [[element]]s. Exactly what defines an "element" depends on the setting -- in addition to more iconic forms like fire, earth, air and water, some settings also cover more abstract forms, such as lightning, ice, metal, or wood. Some settings even go so far as to add in "esoteric/conceptual" elements -- things like Spirit, Death, Life, Gravity, Sun, Moon, etc.

	This form of magic is most associated with videogame RPGs, as it readily translates into a handy array of attacking, buffing and debuffing spells, but it has made appearances in traditional /tg/ media as well.		This form of magic is most associated with videogame RPGs, as it readily translates into a handy array of attacking, buffing and debuffing spells, but it has made appearances in traditional /tg/ media as well.

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	Elementalism usually involves a form of [[Rock-paper-scissors]], which furthers the tendency for elementalists to only use a specific kind of elemental magic.		Elementalism usually involves a form of [[Rock-paper-scissors]], which furthers the tendency for elementalists to only use a specific kind of elemental magic.

	==~~Eleementalism~~ in D&D==		==Elementalism in D&D==
	In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.		In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.

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	In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.		In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.

	In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster.		In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. The [[Warlock]] similarly possesses an Elemental Pact. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster.

	5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic.		5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic.

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	In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.		In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], Elementalism was an alternate form of specialization for the Wizard in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]], via the [[Elementalist]] specialist, though it never really caught on, and also created the [[Wu jen]] as an attempt at an "Oriental Elementalist" spell-caster that is supposed to draw its powers from the Wu Xing elemental setup of Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal.

	In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]].		In 4th edition, the [[Sorcerer]] received some elemental traits in the form of both a magical origin (the Storm Sorcerer, in Arcane Power) and the Essentials "Elementalist" [[Variant Class]]. [[Dragon Magazine]] also created a Pyromancy school for the [[Mage]], which was a classic mono-element fire caster.

	5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic.		5e continues this by having no fewer than four elementalism-themed sorcerer subclasses; the Storm Sorcerer (originally the Waterborne Adventurers Unearthed Arcana, then Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide & Xanathar's GUide), and the Phoenix, Sea and Stone Sorcerers (all in the same Unearthed Arcana). Ironically, the best elementalist in 5e to date is the "Order of the Wu Jen" [[Mystic]], who uses [[psionics]] rather than arcane magic.